Sedona Conference Cooperation Training Program

The Sedona Conference Cooperation Training Program, now known as the eDiscovery Negotiation Training: Practical Cooperative Strategies, is an intensive, two-day program designed to enhance participants' skills in cooperative discovery practices. Organized by The Sedona Conference Institute (TSCI), a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) research and educational institute, the program focuses on fostering effective cooperation between opposing counsel to achieve efficient, cost-effective fact-finding in civil litigation.

The training covers key topics such as preservation, scope of discovery, form of production, privilege, and the handling of social media, messaging apps, ephemeral data, and AI-generated content. Participants engage in mock Rule 26(f) conferences and a mock Rule 16(b) case management conference, providing hands-on experience in negotiating and resolving common eDiscovery issues. The program is led by a faculty of veteran trial lawyers, eDiscovery experts, and judges who provide valuable critique of the attendees’ participation.

The program is limited to 40 participants to ensure a high instructor-attendee ratio and a strong participatory experience. It is “invitation only” to ensure a proper balance of participants. Participants that complete the program receive a Sedona Conference Certificate of Completion.

This training is ideal for legal professionals involved in eDiscovery processes, including in-house counsel, outside counsel, and eDiscovery specialists. By participating, attendees will develop practical skills to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective fact-finding while adhering to ethical obligations and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.